Specifications#
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Model
- Lumix DMC-LF1
- Also known as
- DMC-LF1
- Camera type
- Compact
- Released
- 2013
- Sensor size
- 62.1 × 27.9 mm
- Crop factor
- 0.64×
- Resolution
- 12.1 MP (5,190 × 2,332 px)
- Weight
- 192 g (6.8 oz)
- Sensor type
- MOS
- Storage
- SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Flash
- built-in
- Battery
- Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V 950mAh 3.6Wh)
- Dimensions
- 102.5 x 62.1 x 27.9 mm
- Made in
- property linked P1071
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 0.64 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mm | 13 mm | 111.9° | 67.2° | 116.7° |
| 23 mm | 15 mm | 106.9° | 62.5° | 111.9° |
| 28 mm | 18 mm | 95.9° | 53.0° | 101.1° |
| 32 mm | 20 mm | 88.3° | 47.1° | 93.5° |
| 35 mm | 22 mm | 83.2° | 43.5° | 88.4° |
| 45 mm | 29 mm | 69.2° | 34.4° | 74.2° |
| 55 mm | 35 mm | 58.9° | 28.5° | 63.5° |
| 63 mm | 40 mm | 52.5° | 25.0° | 56.8° |
| 80 mm | 51 mm | 42.4° | 19.8° | 46.1° |
| 90 mm | 57 mm | 38.1° | 17.6° | 41.4° |
| 110 mm | 70 mm | 31.5° | 14.5° | 34.4° |
| 120 mm | 76 mm | 29.0° | 13.3° | 31.7° |
| 150 mm | 95 mm | 23.4° | 10.6° | 25.6° |
| 180 mm | 114 mm | 19.6° | 8.9° | 21.4° |
| 250 mm | 159 mm | 14.2° | 6.4° | 15.5° |
| 350 mm | 222 mm | 10.1° | 4.6° | 11.1° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 47.2 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 mm | f/1.8 | 3.4 cm | 14.3 cm | 59.0 cm | 1.37 m | 4.21 m | 31.6 m | 13.6 m |
| 34 mm | f/2.8 | 5.3 cm | 22.4 cm | 94.7 cm | 2.30 m | 8.38 m | ∞ | 8.78 m |
| 34 mm | f/4 | 7.7 cm | 32.4 cm | 1.43 m | 3.80 m | 23.7 m | ∞ | 6.16 m |
| 34 mm | f/8 | 15.6 cm | 70.1 cm | 4.37 m | 95.0 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.10 m |
| 68 mm | f/1.8 | 0.8 cm | 3.4 cm | 14.2 cm | 32.4 cm | 91.4 cm | 3.78 m | 54.5 m |
| 68 mm | f/2.8 | 1.2 cm | 5.3 cm | 22.2 cm | 50.6 cm | 1.44 m | 6.18 m | 35.1 m |
| 68 mm | f/4 | 1.8 cm | 7.6 cm | 31.8 cm | 72.9 cm | 2.10 m | 9.71 m | 24.6 m |
| 68 mm | f/8 | 3.5 cm | 15.3 cm | 64.7 cm | 1.52 m | 4.81 m | 47.4 m | 12.3 m |
| 116 mm | f/1.8 | 0.2 cm | 1.1 cm | 4.8 cm | 10.9 cm | 30.9 cm | 1.25 m | 158 m |
| 116 mm | f/2.8 | 0.4 cm | 1.7 cm | 7.4 cm | 17.0 cm | 48.1 cm | 1.96 m | 102 m |
| 116 mm | f/4 | 0.5 cm | 2.5 cm | 10.6 cm | 24.3 cm | 68.9 cm | 2.83 m | 71.4 m |
| 116 mm | f/8 | 1.1 cm | 5.0 cm | 21.2 cm | 48.9 cm | 1.40 m | 6.01 m | 35.7 m |
| 190 mm | f/1.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.7 cm | 4.0 cm | 11.3 cm | 46.2 cm | 425 m |
| 190 mm | f/2.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 2.7 cm | 6.2 cm | 17.6 cm | 71.9 cm | 273 m |
| 190 mm | f/4 | 0.2 cm | 0.8 cm | 3.8 cm | 8.8 cm | 25.2 cm | 1.03 m | 191 m |
| 190 mm | f/8 | 0.3 cm | 1.7 cm | 7.6 cm | 17.7 cm | 50.4 cm | 2.07 m | 95.8 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 11.97 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/17.8. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/9.8 and f/18; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 0.3 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 0.4 px | sharp |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 0.6 px | sharp |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 0.9 px | sharp |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 1.2 px | sharp |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 1.8 px | sharp |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 2.5 px | slight softening |
Maximum print sizes#
At 12.1 MP the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 produces 5,190 × 2,332 pixel images. See the 12 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 17.3 × 7.8 in | 44 × 20 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 21.6 × 9.7 in | 55 × 25 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 25.9 × 11.7 in | 66 × 30 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 34.6 × 15.5 in | 88 × 39 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 mm (14 mm eq.) | 35.8 s | 19.2 s | 20.8 s | 22.7 s |
| 31 mm (20 mm eq.) | 25.4 s | 13.6 s | 14.7 s | 16.1 s |
| 38 mm (24 mm eq.) | 20.7 s | 11.1 s | 12.0 s | 13.1 s |
| 55 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.3 s | 7.7 s | 8.3 s | 9.1 s |
| 79 mm (50 mm eq.) | 10.0 s | 5.3 s | 5.8 s | 6.3 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 79 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 157 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 315 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 0.64.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a crop factor of 0.64× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 68.1 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 sensor?
62.1 × 27.9 mm (62.1 × 27.9 mm), an area of 1733 mm² — 201% of full frame.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 full frame?
No — its sensor is larger than full frame (medium format).
How many megapixels does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 have?
12.1 megapixels (5,190 × 2,332 pixels), enough for a 17 × 8 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1?
With a 31 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 15 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q17050716 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources